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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.94, 18,269.72 and 7,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.94, 18,269.72 and 7,270.59 is: 10,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.94 : 18,269.72 = 7,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.94/18,269.72 = 7,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.94x = 18,269.72 × 7,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.94x = 132,831,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,831,702.96/13,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.41

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